Chicago-LA Summer 24

[UKCraig]

Super! Where are you staying in SF?

[Mattyn1]

Super! Where are you staying in SF?

Just a tad off Fisherman's Wharf - The Suites its called.

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_...alifornia.html

Good reviews and a garage!

[UKCraig]

Good location. We stayed at the Hotel Caza last year and are going back there again for a couple of nights this summer as it was one of the nicer neighbourhoods. You'll be a block or so away from there. We ate at this place and I'd recommend checking it out whilst you are there if you want something decent and tasty at a fraction of the price of the waterfront: Cafe De Casa

[Mattyn1]

Loving your food recommends!! will definitely try them!!

Have taken a bit of a risk with The Suites- we went for the non refundable price and is £262 for a 1 king bedroom, 1 living room sofa bed suite - nothing in the area could come close so thought we should risk it. That's the fixed point I was talking about earlier - because we have already paid. Now we have other "fixed points" that simply help the planning come together!!

Just hoping we won't miss not having a pool considering how warm it will likely be.

[glc]

It does not get that warm in downtown SF. Historical highs in August are only 70F, lows 55F.

[Mattyn1]

8 weeks to go - now getting mega excited!!

[howard]

Looks like a great trip! I'm sure you're looking forward to it.

Here's a link to a really good New Mexico food blog. If you have any questions about the Albuquerque part of your trip, feel free to ask - I'll try to help.

[Mattyn1]

Looks like a great trip! I'm sure you're looking forward to it.

Here's a link to a really good New Mexico food blog. If you have any questions about the Albuquerque part of your trip, feel free to ask - I'll try to help.

Thanks Howard - definitely going to be a foodie trip!!
Albuquerque is mainly about Breaking Bad - definitely going for some Los Pollos Hermanos and with luck the car will need a wash!!

[Southwest Dave]

Have you booked your Alcatraz tickets ? It's highly recommended you do so, and well in advance to avoid long queues and the possibility of then not getting on as the boat is full! This is the only official booking office partnered to the National park service.

As Craig said, you're in a good location, near Ghirardelli square, the Piers, Coit tower and the 'Crooked street' section of Lombard St. You can get some great seafood on Pier 39, or for something more fun and casual try 'Bubba Gumps'. If you want to see the Sea Lions, just follow your nose!

[Mattyn1]

Not yet - well reminded thank you. On my list now for tomorrow